APISA 11: Performance: Traces of the Lost Kingdom

APISA 11 is delighted to host a special dance performance, “Traces of the Lost Kingdom: Dance inspired by ancient LANNA mural painting and stencil” by Waewdao Sirisook.

Waewdao Sirisook, northern Thailand’s premiere dancer-choreographer working in traditional, folk, and contemporary dance of northern Thailand will give a special performance inspired by ancient LANNA mural painting and stencil at APISA 11. The performance will present Lanna music and dance—the cultural expressions of Lanna culture, ritual, and ceremony; the combination of Tai Yuan, Tai Lue, Tai Lao, Tai Kiun and Tai Yai ethnic groups with over 700 years of shared belief and history.

Prof. Waewdao holds an MFA in Dance from UCLA, has taught performance at Chiang Mai University, UCLA, and Santa Monica College, served as Adjunct Assistant Professor in Dance at University of Iowa and is currently Professor, Music and Performing Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai, Thailand More info at www.waewdaosirisook.com.